Go Without Saying

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The slang termgo without saying” means that something is so obvious or well-known that it doesn’t need to be stated explicitly. It implies that everyone understands or expects the information or action being referred to.

In everyday conversations, “go without saying” is used when discussing things that are common knowledge or widely accepted. It suggests that the mentioned fact or idea is already universally understood or known, hence there is no need to explicitly mention or explain it. The phrase is often used to save time or to emphasize the obviousness of a certain situation.

Example 1: “Of course, it goes without saying that you need to study for your exams if you want good grades.”
Example 2: “When you start a new job, it goes without saying that you should be punctual and dress appropriately.”

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